Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com We are currently seeking a self-motivated Account Manager to develop new business for a territory covering the greater Chicago area.  The focus will be selling fluid power components in the industrial markets related to marine, military, and other industrial market segments. SunSource Offers
  • Industry competitive compensation plan
  • Medical / Dental
  • 401(k) w/matching
  • Paid vacation and Holidays  
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
  • Car Allowance
  • What you'll be doing
  • Work with your District Sales Manager to create a sales plan to develop a prospect list to capture new business
  • Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
  • Regularly meet with Sales Supervisor to review weekly sales activities, progress on goals, and status of prospective customers
  • Collaborate with knowledgeable customer service and technical support teams who will assist you in meeting and exceeding your sales goals
  • Understanding of the market in the territory to generate and prospect for new business
  • Utilization of tools and resources to plan and manage time and territory
  • Cadence and accountability - weekly review with the sales manager
  • Expanding while maintaining existing business
  • Desired Experience, Skills, and Education
  • 2 year Technical, Industrial and or Business degree OR any suitable combination of education, training and experience
  • 2+ years of increasing sales experience, preferably selling hydraulic and/or pneumatic components within the industrial market space
  • Experience with value-add sales
  • Ability to establish and build business relationships
  • Can achieve and exceed sales goals
  • Valid drivers license
  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.    Sun-Source | Privacy Policy

    SunSource specializes in the distribution of industrial and mobile fluid power components, offering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce maintenance and operating costs through a comprehensive program that includes design support, ...

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